Totally agree—clove oil's great in a pinch, but it's more like a bandaid than anything else. Had an abscess once, and while it dulled the pain enough to get me through the night, it didn't touch the swelling or infection. Still, can't deny it was a lifesaver at 2am when nothing else was open. Glad you got through that wisdom tooth nightmare though... dental pain is no joke.
Clove oil's definitely handy for emergencies, especially with kids. My daughter had a toothache last month, and it was the only thing that calmed her down enough to sleep through the night. But yeah, totally agree it's not a long-term fix—had to get her to the dentist first thing the next day anyway. Curious though, has anyone tried other home remedies like saltwater rinses or tea bags? My mom swears by them, but I'm skeptical they'd help much with serious pain...
